Perspiration Garment

ABSTRACT

A perspiration garment comprises a top portion being configured for covering an upper portion of a user&#39;s body and for being adorned beneath exterior garments. The top portion comprises a non-breathable material being configured for covering a portion of the user&#39;s arms and torso for inducing perspiration. A bottom portion is configured for covering a lower portion of a user&#39;s body and for being adorned beneath exterior garments. The lower portion comprises a non-breathable material being configured for covering a portion of the user&#39;s legs for inducing perspiration, in which the top portion and the bottom portion are disposable and biodegradable.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present Utility patent application claims priority benefit of theU.S. provisional application for patent Ser. No. 61/560,676 entitled“Simple Sweat: a disposable, lightweight plastic “sweat suit” designedto be worn beneath one's everyday clothing, and to generate heat,perspiration, and increased burning of calories in the course ofordinary, daily activity”, filed on 16 Nov. 2011, under 35 U.S.C.119(e). The contents of this related provisional application areincorporated herein by reference for all purposes to the extent thatsuch subject matter is not inconsistent herewith or limiting hereof.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to exercisegarments. More particularly, one or more embodiments of the inventionrelate to disposable exercise garments.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following background information may present examples of specificaspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts,or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educatethe reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to beconstrued as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof,to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.

The following is an example of a specific aspect in the prior art that,while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as toadditional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limitingthe present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated orimplied therein or inferred thereupon. By way of educational background,another aspect of the prior art generally useful to be aware of is thata sauna suit is a garment made from waterproof fabric designed to makethe wearer sweat profusely. A sauna suit is typically fabricated fromrubber, rubberized cloth, polyester, or synthetics.

Typically, a sauna suit is commonly worn during physical exercise as anaid to weight loss. The body temperature elevation and the profusesweating induced by wearing the sauna suit may cause a rapid loss inbody weight by loss of water.

One can expect that the repetitive use of the sauna suit may result inwear and tear. Washing the sweat that accumulates on the sauna suit istypically necessary to avoid bacteria and odors.

In view of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional techniquesare not perfect and leave room for more optimal approaches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by wayof limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in whichlike reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplaryperspiration garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of exemplary components of an exemplaryperspiration garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary shortenedperspiration garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplaryperspiration garment joined with an exemplary upper portion cover, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are notnecessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of the present invention are best understood by reference tothe detailed figures and description set forth herein.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to theFigures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate thatthe detailed description given herein with respect to these figures isfor explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limitedembodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled inthe art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention,recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, dependingupon the needs of the particular application, to implement thefunctionality of any given detail described herein, beyond theparticular implementation choices in the following embodiments describedand shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations ofthe invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit withinthe scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read asplural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, whereappropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply thatthe two are mutually exclusive.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limitedto the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturingtechniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used forthe purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is notintended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be notedthat as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is areference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof knownto those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a referenceto “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or meansand may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions usedare to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, theword “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical“or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the contextclearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to beunderstood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.Language that may be construed to express approximation should be sounderstood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods,techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods,techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to thosedescribed herein may be used in the practice or testing of the presentinvention. Structures described herein are to be understood also torefer to functional equivalents of such structures. The presentinvention will now be described in detail with reference to embodimentsthereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modificationswill be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations andmodifications may involve equivalent and other features which arealready known in the art, and which may be used instead of or inaddition to features already described herein.

Although Claims have been formulated in this application to particularcombinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of thedisclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature orany novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly orimplicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates tothe same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or notit mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does thepresent invention.

Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments mayalso be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely,various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of asingle embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitablesubcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may beformulated to such features and/or combinations of such features duringthe prosecution of the present application or of any further applicationderived therefrom.

References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,”“various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of theinvention so described may include a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes theparticular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated useof the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” donot necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerationsand compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimalmanufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and inparticular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercialimplementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of thepresent invention may configured according to the needs of theparticular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s),result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachingsrelated to any described embodiment of the present invention may besuitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improvedand/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skillsand known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation thataddresses the needs of the particular application.

Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of and inaccordance with the teachings of the present invention, that any of theforegoing steps may be suitably replaced, reordered, removed andadditional steps may be inserted depending upon the needs of theparticular application. Moreover, the prescribed method steps of theforegoing embodiments may be implemented using any physical and/orhardware system that those skilled in the art will readily know issuitable in light of the foregoing teachings. For any method stepsdescribed in the present application that can be carried out on acomputing machine, a typical computer system can, when appropriatelyconfigured or designed, serve as a computer system in which thoseaspects of the invention may be embodied. Thus, the present invention isnot limited to any particular tangible means of implementation.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference toembodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

There are various types of perspiration garments that may be provided bypreferred embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment of thepresent invention, the perspiration garment may provide a disposable,lightweight, vented garment for generating heat, inducing perspiration,and burning calories in the course of daily activity. The perspirationgarment may include a top portion configured to be operable to cover atop area of a body. The perspiration garment may further include abottom portion configured to be operable to cover a top area of a body.However in one embodiment, the top portion and the bottom portion mayjoin to form a unitary perspiration garment. In some embodiments, theperspiration garment may be adorned beneath outer garments that aretypically worn on an everyday basis. The perspiration garment mayinclude various components for efficient removal of the garment andcomfortable adornment and physical movement. In some embodiments, theperspiration garment may be disposable, biodegradable, and ecofriendly.In this manner, a user may minimize contact with bacteria and odors onthe perspiration garment by exchanging the perspiration garment after aminimal amount of uses.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the perspiration garment mayinclude numerous components for efficient removal of the garment andcomfortable adornment and physical movement. A mock collar may providean aesthetic component to the perspiration garment. The mock collar mayextend beyond the outer garments that overlay the perspiration garment.Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings willrecognize that the perspiration garment may be adorned underneath dailygarments. The mock collar may further provide a stretchable collar thatmay be configured to be operable to cause a neck area to perspire. Insome embodiments, the perspiration garment may include an expansionportion. The expansion portion may create a more comfortable fit for theperspiration garment by stretching under an arm pit area. In oneembodiment, the expansion portion may include an accordion design thatis configured to be operable to allow a pair of arms to raise and lowercomfortably, as the perspiration garment stretches.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the perspiration garment mayinclude at least one perspiration release portion. Each perspirationrelease portion may detach from the perspiration garment so thatperspiration disperses from the proximity of the user. In someembodiments, the perspiration release portion may position on theextreme edges of the arm and leg area of the perspiration garment. Insome embodiments, the perspiration release portion may include a pair ofelastic cuffs. The elastic cuffs may be utilized to provide a customtailored fit for various sizes of wrists. Similar to the stretchablecollar, the elastic cuffs may be configured to be operable to cause awrist area to perspire. In one embodiment, the perspiration garment mayinclude at least one fastener for securing the top portion with thebottom portion of the perspiration garment. The at least one fastenermay also securely join the perspiration garment with the outer garments.In some embodiments, the perspiration garment may include an emergencyrelease portion for quickly removing the perspiration garment. Thoseskilled in the art, in light of the present teachings will recognizethat the perspiration garment may induce an excessive amount of heat andperspiration within the confines of the perspiration garment. The heatand perspiration may cause health risks to the user. Therefore, a fastand efficient component to remove the perspiration garment may benecessary.

FIG. 1 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplaryperspiration garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention. In the present embodiment, the perspiration garment 100 mayprovide a disposable, lightweight, vented garment for generating heat,inducing perspiration, and burning calories in the course of dailyactivity. The disposable nature of the perspiration garment may enhancethe portability and storage options for the perspiration garment. Inthis manner, a user may minimize contact with bacteria and odors on theperspiration garment by exchanging the perspiration garment after aminimal amount of uses. Suitable materials for fabricating theperspiration garment may include, without limitation, low densitypolyethylene, plastic, rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyester,non-breathable fabrics, and synthetic fabrics. In one embodiment, thelow density polyethylene material may be 0.003 millimeters thick.However, in other embodiments, the thickness may vary depending on thelocation of the material. For example, without limitation, a knee areaof the perspiration garment may be thicker than a collar area, due tothe additional stretching of fabric in the knee area. The perspirationgarment may include a top portion 102 configured to be operable to covera top area of a body. The perspiration garment may further include abottom portion 104 configured to be operable to cover a top area of abody. However in one embodiment, the top portion and the bottom portionmay join to form a unitary perspiration garment.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the perspiration garment maybe adorned beneath outer garments that are typically worn on an everydaybasis. In this manner, a user may utilize the perspiration garment whileperforming non-athletic activities, including, without limitation,office work, house work, watching television, prayer, and exercise.However, in some embodiments, the perspiration garment may be utilizedwhile exercising, with or without the outer garment. In someembodiments, the perspiration garment may be disposable, biodegradable,and ecofriendly. The perspiration garment may include various componentsfor efficient removal of the garment and comfortable adornment andnon-athletic physical activities.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a mock collar 106 mayprovide an aesthetic component to the perspiration garment. The mockcollar may extend beyond the outer garments that overlay theperspiration garment. Those skilled in the art, in light of the presentteachings will recognize that the perspiration garment may be adornedunderneath daily garments. The mock collar may further provide astretchable collar that is configured to be operable to cause a neckarea to perspire. The mock collar may include an accordion design toallow for enhanced stretching. A plurality of ridges in the mock collarmay allow perspiration to channel away from the neck area. In someembodiments, the perspiration garment may include an expansion portion108 for allowing the perspiration garment to stretch. The expansionportion may create a more comfortable fit for the perspiration garmentby stretching under an arm pit area. In one embodiment, the expansionportion may include an accordion design that is configured to beoperable to allow a pair of arms to raise and lower comfortably, as theperspiration garment stretches. However, in other embodiments, theexpansion portion may position in various area of the body that extendand contract, including, without limitation, a crotch area, a knee area,and an elbow area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the perspiration garment mayinclude at least one perspiration release portion 110. Each perspirationrelease portion may detach from the perspiration garment so thatperspiration disperses from the proximity of the user. In someembodiments, the perspiration release portion may include a pair ofelastic cuffs. The elastic cuffs may be utilized to provide a customtailored fit for various sizes of wrists. Similar to the stretchablecollar, the elastic cuffs may be configured to be operable to cause awrist area to perspire. However, in other embodiments, the perspirationrelease portion may include vents that do not detach from theperspiration garment. In some embodiments, the perspiration releaseportion may position on the extreme edges of the arm and leg area of theperspiration garment. In one embodiment, the perspiration garment mayinclude at least one fastener 112 for securing the top portion with thebottom portion of the perspiration garment. The at least one fastenermay also securely join the perspiration garment with the outer garments.The at least one fastener may include, without limitation, string,Velcro, buttons, and hooks. In some embodiments, the perspirationgarment may include an emergency release portion 114 for quicklyremoving the perspiration garment. The emergency release portion mayallow the entire perspiration garment to disengage from the user.However, in another embodiment, the emergency release portion may allowonly the top portion or the bottom portion of the perspiration garmentto disengage from the user. The emergency release portion provides aheat safety function to prevent overheating. Those skilled in the art,in light of the present teachings will recognize that the perspirationgarment may induce an excessive amount of heat and perspiration withinthe confines of the perspiration garment that often result in a largeloss of water and overheating for the user. The lack of water in thebody, combined with the heat inside the perspiration garment may causehealth risks to the user. Therefore, a fast and efficient component toremove the perspiration garment may be necessary.

FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of exemplary components of an exemplaryperspiration garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention. In the present embodiment, each component may create asynergy between each other component to provide an effective garment.For example, without limitation, the perspiration release portion mayrelease sweat. However, if a user still overheats despite the release ofsweat, the emergency release portion may be utilized to provide relief.

FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary shortenedperspiration garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention. In the present embodiment, the perspiration garment mayinclude the top portion with a shortened arm area. In some embodiments,the bottom portion may include a shortened leg area. In this manner theperspiration garment may be configured to be operable to fit overvarious areas of a body. In one alternative embodiment, the perspirationgarment may cover only the belly area for causing the belly to perspire,and thereby lose fat.

FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplaryperspiration garment joined with an exemplary upper portion cover, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the presentembodiment, an upper portion cover 116 may be configured to be operableto cover a head area of a user. The upper portion cover may include,without limitation, a hoodie, a hat, a scarf, and a cap. In someembodiments, the upper portion cover may join with the perspirationgarment. In yet another embodiment, the upper portion cover may detachfrom the perspiration garment. Those skilled in the art, in light of thepresent teachings, will recognize that heat escapes from the head area,and that covering the head area may help reduce the loss of heat fromthe body. In this manner, the perspiration garment's purpose of forcingthe body to perspire may be enhanced.

All the features or embodiment components disclosed in thisspecification, including any accompanying abstract and drawings, unlessexpressly stated otherwise, may be replaced by alternative features orcomponents serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose as known bythose skilled in the art to achieve the same, equivalent, suitable, orsimilar results by such alternative feature(s) or component(s) providinga similar function by virtue of their having known suitable propertiesfor the intended purpose. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, eachfeature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent,or suitable, or similar features known or knowable to those skilled inthe art without requiring undue experimentation.

Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention,other equivalent or alternative methods of implementing disposableexercise garments that generate perspiration for weight loss accordingto the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art.Various aspects of the invention have been described above by way ofillustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are not intended tolimit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. The particularimplementation of the disposable exercise garments that generateperspiration for weight loss may vary depending upon the particularcontext or application. By way of example, and not limitation, thedisposable exercise garments that generate perspiration for weight lossdescribed in the foregoing were principally directed to the disposablesauna suit implementations; however, similar techniques may instead beapplied to cooking materials designed to cause meat to sweat underextreme heat, which implementations of the present invention arecontemplated as within the scope of the present invention. The inventionis thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternativesfalling within the spirit and scope of the following claims. It is to befurther understood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in theforegoing specification will necessarily satisfy or achieve each of theobjects, advantages, or improvements described in the foregoingspecification.

Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or letteredsolely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numberingand lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken toindicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A perspiration garment comprising: a top portionbeing configured for covering an upper portion of a user's body and forbeing adorned beneath exterior garments, said top portion comprising anon-breathable material being configured for covering a portion of theuser's arms and torso for inducing perspiration; and a bottom portionbeing configured for covering a lower portion of a user's body and forbeing adorned beneath exterior garments, said lower portion comprising anon-breathable material being configured for covering a portion of theuser's legs for inducing perspiration, in which said top portion andsaid bottom portion are disposable and biodegradable.
 2. Theperspiration garment as recited in claim 1, further comprising expansionportions being configured to be operable for stretching in arm pitareas.
 3. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 2, in which saidexpansion portions comprise an accordion design.
 4. The perspirationgarment as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least oneperspiration release device being configured to be operable fordispersing perspiration from said top portion, said perspiration releasedevice being disposed on a distal end of an arm covering portion.
 5. Theperspiration garment as recited in claim 1, further comprising at leastone perspiration release device being configured to be operable fordispersing perspiration from said bottom portion, said perspirationrelease device being disposed on a distal end of a leg covering portion.6. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 1, further comprising amock collar being configured to be operable for inducing perspiration ina neck area.
 7. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 6, in whichsaid mock collar is further configured to be operable for channelingperspiration away from the neck area.
 8. The perspiration garment asrecited in claim 1, further comprising at least one fastener for joiningsaid top portion to said bottom portion.
 9. The perspiration garment asrecited in claim 1, further comprising an emergency release devicesbeing configured to be operable for removing the perspiration garmentfrom the user.
 10. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 1,further comprising an upper portion cover being configured to beoperable for covering a head area.
 11. A perspiration garmentcomprising: means being configured for covering an upper portion of auser's body, for inducing perspiration and for being adorned beneathexterior garments; and means being configured for covering a lowerportion of a user's body, for inducing perspiration and for beingadorned beneath exterior garments, said upper covering means and saidlower covering means being further configured for disposing andbiodegrading.
 12. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 11,further comprising means being configured to be operable for stretchingin arm pit areas.
 13. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 11,further comprising means being configured to be operable for dispersingperspiration from said upper covering means.
 14. The perspirationgarment as recited in claim 11, further comprising means beingconfigured to be operable for dispersing perspiration from said lowercovering means.
 15. The perspiration garment as recited in claim 11,further comprising means being configured to be operable for inducingperspiration in a neck area.
 16. The perspiration garment as recited inclaim 11, further comprising means for joining said upper covering meansto said lower covering means.
 17. The perspiration garment as recited inclaim 11, further comprising means being configured to be operable forremoving the perspiration garment from the user.
 18. A perspirationgarment comprising: a top portion being configured for covering an upperportion of a user's body and for being adorned beneath exteriorgarments, said top portion comprising a non-breathable material beingconfigured for covering a portion of the user's arms and torso forinducing perspiration; expansion portions being configured to beoperable for stretching in arm pit areas, said expansion portionscomprising an accordion design; at least one perspiration release devicebeing configured to be operable for dispersing perspiration from saidtop portion, said perspiration release device being disposed on a distalend of an arm covering portion; a mock collar being configured to beoperable for inducing perspiration in a neck area and for channelingperspiration away from the neck area; an emergency release device beingconfigured to be operable for removing said top portion from the user; abottom portion being configured for covering a lower portion of a user'sbody and for being adorned beneath exterior garments, said lower portioncomprising a non-breathable material being configured for covering aportion of the user's legs for inducing perspiration; at least oneperspiration release device being configured to be operable fordispersing perspiration from said bottom portion, said perspirationrelease device being disposed on a distal end of a leg covering portion;an emergency release device being configured to be operable for removingbottom portion from the user; at least one fastener being configured tobe operable for joining said top portion to said bottom portion, inwhich said top portion and said bottom portion are disposable andbiodegradable; and an upper portion cover being configured to beoperable for covering a head area.